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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
5
A man named Mr Millions offers marriage to Anty Drudge claiming wealth and happiness. Anty Drudge witty replies that he is a washboard and coal trust manufacturer who dislikes sharing business secrets and instead extols Fels-Naptha washing in lukewarm water.
A persuasive appeal urges women to use Fels-Naptha with lukewarm water. The ad claims the soap cleans without hard rubbing and halves washing time, effective on whites woolens and colors. It stresses using genuine Fels-Naptha and following wrapper directions for best results.
Miss Georgianna Walker daughter of J H Walker of Pawtucket street is missing after leaving home Sunday night. Police dredge the canal near her home and believe she fell in while walking in her sleep.
Fire swept through Savannah in Wayne County leveling 22 business buildings and destroying property valued at about 150000 dollars. The village near Syracuse was nearly wiped off the map as flames raged through the business district on November 3.
Claims Diapepsin digests all food after meals and prevents indigestion. Promises relief from sour risings belching gas heartburn headaches and nausea and promotes easier meals with a 50 cent package available from pharmacists. No laxatives needed for a clean stomach and bowels.
Reuben A. Burnett, charged with shooting at Policeman Ruth on Aug 14, was held for the grand jury. A second man, at large, is also implicated. Ruth identified Burnett, who with another man fired within 12 feet, wounding the officer in the thigh.
Mrs Martha M Dunphy of this city faces extradition to Chicago on an indictment for larceny of jewelry and stocks from Charles E Giles of Dorchester on Oct 12. Her counsel seeks a one week continuance to challenge extradition papers. Governor Guild expected to act after papers arrived from Springfield.
Paris fashion writers note the new directoire and the daring nantaloon robe fail to win favor. Designers struggle to find a style suitable for most figures as Parisians seek wearable trends.
An alarm from Box 2115 at the Eliot School on North Bennett Street proved to be nothing when fire apparatus arrived. No fire was found and main or auxiliary boxes remained undisturbed. This marks the second such incident in three weeks, with a prior alarm in a Sudbury Street building. The wire department will conduct a full investigation.
George Wilbur Smith of New City New York known as the Oil King of Rockland confesses fear after a woman wrote she loved him. He appealed to police for protection and they arrested John Reise of Manhattan who says he is the woman's husband.
Fox furs lead this season with directoire coats and empire sleeves. Net and guimpes trend for waists while night robes show colored embroidery. Sombre skirts give way to rose and amber pant-like garments and rose ribbons. Tan stockings remain popular for warmth and practicality.
Recipes for butter cake with strawberry sauce and a cream sauce alongside notes by Miss Rosana Reich of Haverhill Grace Butler of Rockland and R L Worthen Amesbury. Includes ingredients for lemon flavored and ginger flavored cakes with steam time and serving suggestions.
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